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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

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adventurous challenging emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I disliked the first 300 pages, but was blown away by the last 100. I'm not sure it would ever be something I'd read again but I really respect how immersive and rounded the characters are - it's almost disturbing how lifelike they are
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King Edward III: By William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare

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adventurous challenging slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

It's the same as every other Shakespeare history- boring 
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Really enjoyed this one! This is obviously a reread but it was interesting noting the differences between it and the film
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Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare

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dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I enjoyed the horror aspects of this - whilst it is a bit complicated at times, you're kinda there for the gore. It's a cross between othello, romeo & Juliet, and saw
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Venus and Adonis by William Shakespeare

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adventurous sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Quite enjoyed it - more than I thought I would. I enjoyed considering the feminist connotations of the book and what would have happened if the genders were reversed.
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The Second Shepherd's Play by Wakefield Master

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A really quick read. Used for uni. Enjoyed the lighthearted humour about it and how it got to the point quickly
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Henry V by William Shakespeare

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adventurous informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

It was just quite standard and I feel very neutral about it. That being said, I disliked the final scene and thought it was quite cringe.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is a reread. Honestly it's one of my least favourite of the series because the events are a bit longwinded to solve the mystery. Loved the twist with Percy though.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

2nd reread. Enjoyed it, but it just didn't live up to the hype. I think the film did this book justice.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Really quite enjoyed this one so I'm not sure if I can verbalise why it is not a 4 star read. I just think for a comedy it's quite sad from the female perspective and I'm not sure I want to encourage that? Additionally, I didn't enjoy the acting scenes as much as the rest of it. Regardless, I love the themes of the play and you can tell it really is iconic.
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